Mark Carney pledges to achieve 2%+ GDP Military spending much earlier than first committed.
Canada is prepared to defend its interests and to reduce the reliance on the United States of America.
Defensive strategy in the Arctic is imperative!
@ItsDeanBlundell It is fantastic to see Canada maintaining its sovereignty! It is great to see Canada establishing itself as a leader, especially in the Arctic. Although, Canada may not need to be hostile towards the East, a well prepared defensive force is a necessity!
THREAD🧵🇨🇦: Canada just announced the largest defence mobilization since WWII.
Prime Minister Mark Carney declared Canada's independence from American military reliance and took aim at Trump, Putin, and Xi in a historic announcement.
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Canadian military gets 20% pay hike in $9B defense budget boost to $62.7B by 2026. Aims to improve recruitment, retention with training allowances, bonuses, and 1,400 new staff.
Canadian military recruitment at a 10-year high!
Seeing nearly 7,000 new members, this spike aligns with increased focus on Canadian sovereignty and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pledge to meet NATO’s 2% GDP defence spending target this fiscal year, five years ahead of schedule.